Arkansas Rescue Dogs & Their Stories

 
 
 
 
 
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“When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy.”

- David Dudley

Dogs don’t care what you look like, what you do for a living, or how old you are. They’re most interested in what’s in your heart. Sadly, all dogs aren’t treated they way they deserve to be. Many suffer abuse, or roam the streets and woods alone. With the hope of encouraging adoption and fostering of rescue dogs, and generosity of time and treasure to local shelters and organizations, Home Sweet Home shares the images and stories of 25 Arkansas rescue dogs. Inspired by her own furry family members, author Grace Vest shares how a simple choice to adopt can rescue canines and humans alike.

 

 
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Every rescue dog has a story. I’m humbled to share a few with you.

/ grace vest

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The Story of Rascal
The Story of Rascal
The Story of Priscilla
The Story of Priscilla

Meet Priscilla Louise. She was found in a box beside the highway in Arkadelphia when she was about 10 weeks old and taken to the Clarke County Animal Shelter where she was named Sugar. On January 4, 2003, when “Sugar” was 14 weeks old, she was adopted by Rennie Karnovich, and renamed Priscilla Louise.

The Story of Champ (The Cover Dog)
The Story of Champ (The Cover Dog)

If it weren’t for this book, I wouldn’t have Champ. My bowlegged little man had a rough start at life. He had a home, but not a good one.

MY FOSTER BABY PEARL
MY FOSTER BABY PEARL

She was only about 5 weeks old and couldn't walk on her front paws.  She was surrendered to Searcy Animal Services by a woman that claimed the mother had been hit by a car. Searcy Animal Services didn't have the funds for Pearl's treatment so they reached out to Rock City Rescue, who immediately agreed to help. I contacted Rock City Rescue after seeing the Facebook post and picked her up that night. I named her Pearl.

Bark Bar Launch PAWty Photos
Bark Bar Launch PAWty Photos
Launch PAWty Success! $212 Donated to Rock City Rescue!
Launch PAWty Success! $212 Donated to Rock City Rescue!
JAKE THE DOG - MY LOVE STORY
JAKE THE DOG - MY LOVE STORY

As many who have rescued dogs can attest, canine rescues human as much as human rescues canine. I can say this with authority, because I owe life as I know it to a couple of rescue pups. Rescue dogs led me to meet my husband, Patrick. If I had never rescued Rascal, I wouldn’t have met Patrick and his rescue lab, Jake, at the dog park.

“THE PHOTOS ARE LOVELY. THE ACCOMPANYING STORIES SHOW BOTH SIDES OF HUMAN NATURE (THE BAD AND THE GOOD) AND THE ESSENCE OF CANINE NATURE: A CAPACITY FOR UNSELFISH LOVE, EVEN AFTER MISTREATMENT. THIS WAS THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT I GOT. - ROSS MARLAY”